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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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